Though Butler has been trying to force his way out of Minnesota since the offseason, the Timberwolves have held onto him while continuing to field trade offers. National Basketball Association rules say that first-round picks can't be conveyed in successive years, and no pick can be dealt farther out than seven seasons.

He can become a free agent at the end of the season, having turned down a contract extension from the Timberwolves over the summer. However, until Butler changes his mind, Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves have to continue to explore trade options. Teams are not allowed to trade first-round picks in consecutive years and can't trade out a pick farther than seven seasons. The team has said that they are committed to trading Butler when they are presented with a satisfactory offer.

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